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AU08 CLN

2008 Triumph Sprint

Silver Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,397 mi
Last recorded18,397 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Triumph Sprint19,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 CLN
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Apr 2026 18,397 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 18,393 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Horn could be better

Pass 17 Jun 2020 18,365 miles

Rear brake slightly spongy

Fail 2 Jun 2020 18,365 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 18,194 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 18,194 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 May 2018 17,625 miles

Rear Brake slightly binding

Pass 22 Mar 2017 17,568 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 17,072 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 17 Aug 2015 17,072 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 25 Jun 2014 15,832 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 15,008 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 14,997 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 14,194 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 12,332 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Sprint?

Based on 158,613 MOT tests across 12,829 vehicles.

87.3%
Pass Rate
1,051
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
12,829
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,971
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,275
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 912
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 604
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 520
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AU08 CLN is a 2008 Triumph Sprint in Silver with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Triumph Sprint models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 19,051 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Triumph Sprint fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,971 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU08 CLN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Sprint typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 18 years old, this Triumph Sprint is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AU08 CLN is a 2008 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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